Toba Tekh Singh

• • represents the struggle to accept the division and the resulting identity crisis
  • in the original story, TTS is a man who can't comprehend the seperation of India and Pakistan, and ultimately dies on the border between the 2 countries
• • in the film, Zed experiences hallucinations of TTS
  • these are a symbol of his own struggles with his cultural heritage, identity, and generational trauma
• SYMBOLISM + THEMES

  • identity crisis

  Zed's struggle to reconcile his British and Pakistani identities mirror TTS's inability to accept the partition

  • generational trauma

  the character symbolises the lingering effects of historical events on subsequent generations

  • cultural heritage

  Zed's journey is marked by his attempts to connect with his roots while chasing his dreams in a foreign land
• NARRATIVE IMPACT

  • the character's manifestation in the film adds depth to Zed's personal journey, making his struggle even more relatable
  • it underscores the complexity of his identity and the emotional weight of his heritage